Scientists Measure The Rate Of Ascent Of Volcanic Magma Oct 9, 2009
Volcanoes that tend to show this kind of behaviour include Mount Vesuvius in Italy, Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines and Mt. St. Helens in the USA. ... The first description of a highly explosive volcanic eruption dates from the year 79 AD. In that year, the Roman author Pliny the Younger observed the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried the city of Pompeii under enormous amounts of ash and pumice. (Science Daily)
Travelers beware Sep 11, 2009
In 79 A.D., Mt. Vesuvius covered Pompeii and its sister city, Herculaneum, beneath 60 feet of ash, killing an estimated 10,000. That's not the last time the world felt the wrath of Italy's sole mainland volcano in 1631, Vesuvius claimed another 6,000 lives, a 1906 eruption killed 100 and several villages were lost in 1944 ... For good reason, Vesuvius is considered the most dangerous volcano in Europe. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Vote for Table Mountain! Jun 30, 2009
It is now officially ahead of legendary mountains such as Mount Everest, K2 Mountain and Mount Kilimanjaro but is behind other popular sites including Mount Olympus in Greece and Vesuvius Volcano in Italy. Well-loved and respected South African celebs and sports stars have shown their support for the cause. (iAfrica.com)
Austin MurphyMURPHY'S LAW May 29, 2009
Barring a meltdown in Friday's climb up Vesuvius -- yep, they're sending 'em up the volcano; is this a cool race or what. -- or Sunday's tour-ending time trial in Rome, Rabobank's Menchov will win his third grand tour. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Armstrong, Americans short in Giro's 17th stage May 28, 2009
Only one more uphill finish remains, with stage 19 Friday heading up to Mount Vesuvius overlooking Naples. The race ends Sunday with a short individual time trial in Rome. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
'Blood miracle' May 8, 2009
Vesuvius, which in AD79 buried Pompeii and Herculaneum under a mountain of ash and lava, overlooks the place ... The last ferries of the day head off to Capri and Ischia and lights start to twinkle in the houses on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. (BBC News -- Europe)
Was there warning of Italian earthquake? Apr 7, 2009
Oh my, earthquake in Italy(land of Vesuvius). Snow in Atl in April. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Earthquake in Italy rattles Boston's North End Apr 7, 2009
Sitting beside a painting of Mount Vesuvius in the North End's Caf. Pompeii - a restaurant named for the city destroyed by volcano in 79 AD - Mario Vendresea said he spent yesterday morning frantically calling his close relatives in Italy, who live in the region rocked by a massive earthquake. (Boston Globe)
Wine biz erupts on Mount Etna Apr 2, 2009
Almost three times the size of Vesuvius, which destroyed Pompeii in 79 AD, Etna is in an almost permanent state of eruption. Smoke billows constantly from its main crater, the plumes serving as a weather vane for residents of the nearby city of Catania, who sometimes must resort to umbrellas to keep ash off their Ferragamo loafers. (Globe and Mail)
Pompeii and Everyday Romans in AD 7... Feb 28, 2009
Pompeii and Everyday Romans in AD 79: The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Preserved a Typical Roman City ... The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Preserved a Typical Roman City ... The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 trapped 25,000 inhabitants of Pompeii, many of whom left superb examples of everyday life in 1st Century Rome. (Suite101.com)
